Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 3.1Origin and early weakness
- 3.2Demon Race massacre
- 3.3Acceptance of a guardian and migration
- 4Cultivation and Institutions
- 4.1Martial Dao
- 4.2Kongtong Seal
- 4.3Tribulation Transcending Platform
- 4.4Human Dao
- 5Relationships
- 6Major Arcs
- 6.1Defense of Buzhou Mountain
- 6.2East Sea Coast resettlement
- 6.3Rise through Martial Dao and tribulations
- 6.4Ferocious Beast defense
- 6.5Establishment of the Human Dao
- 6.6Revenge against the Demon Race
- 7Notable Quotes
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Human Race (人族) |
| Species/Race | Human |
| Affiliation | Human Dao; Human Race territory |
| Leaders | Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi, the Human Race Three Ancestors |
| Guardians | Four Symbols Divine Tree, World-Destroying Black Lotus, Kunpeng, Kong Xuan, Six-Eared Macaque, and Blood Wings 186 |
| Status | Active; established as a recognized Dao and rising power in the Primordial Era 186 208 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Weak developing race | 43 | Though born long ago under Nuwa's lingering protection, the Human Race is far weaker than the Witch Clan, Demon Race, and even many lesser Primordial races. |
| Martial Dao established | 87, 88 | The Four Symbols Divine Tree establishes the Martial Dao within the Human Race; the Heavenly Dao rewards the new path. |
| Luck-empowered breakthroughs | 103 | The Kongtong Seal enters the Human Race, drawing Primordial Era Luck and triggering widespread enlightenment and breakthroughs; Great Luo Flowers begin appearing above the Three Ancestors. |
| Collective Great Luo advancement | 126 | After consuming Kunpeng's Peng Wings, many humans advance, while Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi aim for the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. |
| Tribulation-assisted advancement | 172 | Mo Wen permits cultivators undergoing tribulation in Human Race territory to pass their trials and advance. |
| Human Dao established | 186 | The Human Dao is connected to the Heavenly and Earth Daos; the Three Ancestors are appointed Human Dao Emperors, and the race and its vassals receive its blessings. |
Background / History
Origin and early weakness
The Human Race emerged during the Primordial Era and was created by Nuwa, who is recognized as its Saint Mother. Its early development was slow but stable under Nuwa's lingering power. 1 43 58
Despite this origin, the race possessed little influence. At the foot of Buzhou Mountain, it could not contend for Innate treasures and instead focused on protecting its territory from stronger powers. 43
Demon Race massacre
The Demon Race treated humans as expendable resources. Nine Infant devoured hundreds of humans, after which Gui Che delivered Taiyi's decree demanding half the Human Race as blood meals and their divine souls as materials for treasure refinement. 44 45
The Three Ancestors appealed to Nuwa, but she did not directly intervene. Other major powers likewise declined to protect the race. 45
Mo Wen, the Thunder Tribulation Heavenly Lord, responded by directing tribulations against the Demon Race forces in Human Race territory. The resulting Thunder Dragons killed Nine Infant and Gui Che, ending the immediate slaughter. 47 49 54
Acceptance of a guardian and migration
Nuwa later attempted to assert control over the Human Race and remove the Four Symbols Divine Tree. The Three Ancestors and the people instead formally welcomed the Four Symbols Divine Tree as their guardian, citing the Thunder Tribulation Heavenly Lord's protection during their crisis. 58
After the Witch Clan sought to drive them from Buzhou Mountain, the Human Race accepted Mo Wen's decree to migrate. Under the Four Symbols Divine Tree's protection, they established a new homeland on the East Sea Coast, rebuilding their Ancestral Temple, Successor Flame, settlements, and means of livelihood. 61 80
Cultivation and Institutions
Martial Dao
The Human Race adopts the Martial Dao rather than Taiqing's Golden Core Path. When Taiqing offered to teach the latter personally, no Human Race member chose to cultivate it. 89 90
Human warriors later apply Martial Dao techniques in battle, including:
- Sacred Fire World-Extinguishing Saber Technique 154
- One Finger Cuts the Void 154
- One Punch Shatters the Nine Heavens 154
- Void Breaking Palm 154
- Myriad Realms Fist, World-Destroying Sword, Heaven-Shaking Nunchucks, and Azure Dragon Crescent Blade Strike 208
Kongtong Seal
The Kongtong Seal is the Human Race's treasure for suppressing luck.
- It draws Primordial Era Luck into Human Race territory. 103
- Its arrival grants enlightenment and raises the strength of numerous humans. 103
- It benefits the Human Race's guardians as well, including the Four Symbols Divine Tree and World-Destroying Black Lotus. 103
Tribulation Transcending Platform
The Human Race establishes a Tribulation Transcending Platform on Mount Dongyue, outside its territory, under Mo Wen's decree. 127 128
- Beings from other races may undergo Transformation Thunder Tribulations there by providing benefits to the Human Race. 128 131
- The Dragon Race maintains order at the platform and gains priority access for its members. 128
- The platform brings cultivation resources, spiritual treasures, and prospective vassals into Human Race territory. 131 149
Human Dao
The Human Dao is founded by Mo Wen's Faith Dharma Body as the third component of a Heaven–Earth–Human structure. 186
- Human Dao Emperors: Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi. 186
- Blessings: Granted to the Human Race and those who pledge allegiance to it. 186
- Protectors: The Four Symbols Divine Tree, World-Destroying Black Lotus, Kunpeng, Kong Xuan, Six-Eared Macaque, and Blood Wings. 186
Relationships
- Nuwa — Creator and Saint Mother of the Human Race; the race acknowledges her grace of creation but rejects her attempt to control its guardian and future benefits. 58 91
- Mo Wen / Thunder Tribulation Heavenly Lord — Principal protector and benefactor; he saves the race from Demon Race slaughter, supports its migration and rise, and receives its faith and worship. 49 80 104
- Four Symbols Divine Tree — Chosen Human Race Guardian; protects the race, guides its migration, establishes the Martial Dao, and leads its defenses. 58 80 87
- World-Destroying Black Lotus — Human Race Guardian who returns the Kongtong Seal alongside the Four Symbols Divine Tree and defends the race in major conflicts. 103 154
- Dragon Race — Diplomatic partner and enforcer at the Tribulation Transcending Platform; the Dragon Race provides gifts and personnel in exchange for closer ties and tribulation opportunities. 127 128
- Demon Race — Historic enemy responsible for the attempted slaughter of the Human Race; after the Demon Race collapses, the Human Race pursues its remnants for revenge. 45 208
- Witch Clan — Hostile power that pressures the Human Race to abandon Buzhou Mountain and later threatens its East Sea Coast territory. 61 138 139
- Tongtian — Supports the Human Race against Taiqing's schemes and later recognizes the Human Dao through his role as spokesperson for the Heavenly Dao. 85 186
Major Arcs
Defense of Buzhou Mountain
The Human Race survives the Demon Race's attempted massacre through the Thunder Tribulation Heavenly Lord's intervention, then accepts the Four Symbols Divine Tree as guardian rather than submit to Nuwa's control. 45 49 58
East Sea Coast resettlement
Forced from the Buzhou Mountain region by Witch Clan pressure, the Human Race migrates to the East Sea Coast and rebuilds its inheritance under guardian protection. 61 80
Rise through Martial Dao and tribulations
The race rejects the Golden Core Path, develops the Martial Dao, gains the Kongtong Seal, and turns its territory into a hub for tribulation transcendence and resource accumulation. 89 103 128 131
Ferocious Beast defense
Human warriors use the Ferocious Beast Race's assault as a live test of their Martial Dao cultivation. Though they suffer casualties, they withstand the beast tide alongside their guardians and allies. 153 154 155
Establishment of the Human Dao
The Human Dao formally elevates the race from a protected people into a Dao-backed power with its own Emperors, protectors, and blessings for vassal races. 186
Revenge against the Demon Race
Following the Demon Race's collapse, the Three Ancestors lead Human Race forces against fleeing Demon Race survivors, seeking retribution for the earlier slaughter of their people. 208
Notable Quotes
“Thank you, Thunder Tribulation Heavenly Lord, for your protection! We, on behalf of the Human Race, respectfully welcome the guardian into the Human Race!”
— The Human Race Three Ancestors 58
“From today onwards, Suiren Shi, Youchao Shi, and Ziyi Shi of the Human Race shall be the Human Dao Emperors!”
— Proclamation establishing the Human Dao 186